Askingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Askingly is an adverb meaning In an asking manner; so as to ask.
Meaning
In an asking manner; so as to ask.
Example Sentences
How askingly It’s footsteps t’ward me bend? It seems to say, “And have I then one Friend?”
“I don’t know whether this is something your wife ever knew about or not?” he began askingly.
“That can’t possibly be true,” I say. But he looks at me so sadly, askingly, across his desk—
Aspiration is looking askingly; to reach a desirable result one must look askingly toward that which can fulfill.
Synonyms for askingly
Depending on context, synonyms include questioningly, requestingly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inquiringly, questioningly, interrogatively, requestingly, queryingly, quizzically.
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